1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Michell Jerry Sr. and Margaret
Kondor Miller, Miner"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Children of Mitch and Margaret Miller, War,
WV 24892.
2. 1920 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Precinct 4, E. Lynch; taken 21 Jan 1920; Page 231B; Image 46 of 62;
Family #469/493.
Listed as Mike Miller, Jr; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Mike Miller.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; E.D. 24-12; take 23 Apr 1940; page 229A;
Image 18 of 35; Household #143.
Listed as Mitchell Jerry Miller; age 26; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; section foreman in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #519; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Mitchell Jerry Miller; age 27; born 23 Apr 1913 in Excelsior, WV; living at War, WV; employed by
Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Co, Bartley, WV; person who will always know address, Mr. Thomas
E. Loves (sic?, Lovas?), uncle; 5'9" tall; 176 lbs; blue eyes; Black hair' light complexion.
5. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mitchell J Miller [Mitchell Miller]
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1912 [23 Mar 1916]
Residence Date: 1984
Phone Number: 875-3476
Address: PO Box 595
Residence: War, WV
Postal Code: 24892-0595
Second Residence Date: 1984
Second Phone Number: 875-3476
Second Address: PO Box 595
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24892-0595"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mitchell J. Miller
Social Security Number: 232-12-5834
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1912
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 24892, War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 18 Nov 1995"
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Michell Jerry Sr. and Margaret
Kondor Miller, Miner"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Children of Mitch and Margaret Miller, War,
WV 24892.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; E.D. 24-12; take 23 Apr 1940; page 229A;
Image 18 of 35; Household #143.
Listed as Margaret Ann Miller; age 24; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in Gary, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Mitchell J. Miller.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 374; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Edward Harman; age 22; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 195, Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 16 Apr 1957 at Anawalt, WV; Gladys Farmer Day; age 27; born in Filbert, WV; divorced;
living at Jenkinjones, WV.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25310; Ancestry.com Website.
James Parker Day; age 30; born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of Andy
and Rose (Woolridge) Day; married on 18 Sep 1943 in Tazewell Co, VA; Gladys Farmer; age 18;
born and living in Filbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; daughter of Allen and Myrtle (Graham)
Farmer.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 374; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Edward Harman; age 22; born in Filbert, WV; single; living at Box 195, Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 16 Apr 1957 at Anawalt, WV; Gladys Farmer Day; age 27; born in Filbert, WV; divorced;
living at Jenkinjones, WV. timberman;
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ruby Smith" Article; Page 241;
submitted by Ruby Smith, Premier, WV 24879.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 326; WV Archives Website.
Walter Lee Radford; age 26; born in Radford, VA; divorced; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 9
Mar 1947 at Capels, WV; Ruby Lane; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 1 Oct 2017.
" Walter Lee Radford
Birth 10 Aug 1910
Death 10 Nov 1969 (aged 59)
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183880804"
Inscription: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ruby Smith" Article; Page 241;
submitted by Ruby Smith, Premier, WV 24879.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 326; WV Archives Website.
Walter Lee Radford; age 26; born in Radford, VA; divorced; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 9
Mar 1947 at Capels, WV; Ruby Lane; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by JLR; 26 Jan 2014; maintained by Mander.
" Ruby Marie Smith
Birth 1923
Death 8 Apr 2011 (aged 87–88)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 124167127"Additional Information Posted:
""Granny" Ruby Marie Smith, 88 years old, died April 8, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ralph Steele of Moneta."Born in Wyoming County, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Julie (Green) Lane. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Radford and second husband, Floyd Smith, a daughter Daisy Janney, two sons, Walter and Bobby Radford, and one grandson, Paul Steele.
"Ruby leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mary Steele and husband, Ralph of Moneta; son-in-law, Dave "Coon" Janney of Premier, WV; six grandsons and three granddaughters, seven great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; a host of very special friends, a special nurse, Kathy Neese and social worker, Chris Helton.
"The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford on Sunday, April 10, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
"A funeral service will be held Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Burns officiating. Interment will follow the service at 2:30 p.m. at Ruby's final resting place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield, WV.
"Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory; Bedford will be assisting the family (540) 586-3443."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 1 Oct 2017.
" Walter Radford
Birth 28 Dec 1945
Death 4 Nov 1980 (aged 34)
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183880747"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 1 Oct 2017.
" Bobby Radford
Birth 18 May 1951
Death 3 Dec 1988 (aged 37)
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183880709"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold Eugene Ward"; Article; Page 256; submitted by Arthur C. Ward; Box 94,
Bladensburg, OH 43005.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 380; WV Archives Website.
William Henry Blankenship; age 60; born 2 May 1903 at Keyrock, WV; widowed; living at New
Richmond, WV; son of G.J. and Becky Jane (Pendry) Blankenship; married on 1 May 1964 at Bud,
WV; Gladys Marie Shell; age 20; born 17 Feb 1944 at Northfork, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV;
daughter of Walter and Lola Mae (Tedder) Shell.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-054904; Ancestry.com Website.
Harold Eugene War; age 44; born 5 Aug 1937 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended in Jun 1976; 10th grade education; living at Box 158, New Richmond, WV; son of John Harvey
and Hannah Nettie (Mullins) Ward; married on 7 Nov 1981 at Rich Creek, VA; Gladys Marie Abshire;
maiden name Shell; age 37; born 17 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Sep 1981; 12th grade education; living at Box642, New Richmond, WV; daughter
of Walter and Lola Mae (Tetter) Shell.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Married License #73- 041634; Ancestry.com Website.
Verlie James Estep; age 20; born 2 May 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 403, Iaeger, WV; son of Lundy James and Essie (Mullins) Estep; married on
19 Sep 1973 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 16; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athlene Rosa (Martin) Baker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Verlie James Estep [Verlie J Estep]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 May 1953
Birth Place: Ieager McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jun 2002
SSN: 232888473
Notes: Jun 1969: Name listed as VERLIE JAMES ESTEP;
26 Oct 1992: Name listed as VERLIE J ESTEP"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Verlie J. Estep
Social Security Number: 232-88-8473
Birth Date: 2 May 1953
Issue Year: 1969
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 24845, Ikes Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 15 Jun 2002"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submtted by Patty Greene; 18 Jun 2019.
" Verlie James Estep
Birth 2 May 1953
Death 11 Jan 2002 (aged 48)
Burial Andy Mullins Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 200245582"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Lundy J. Estep (1921-1986) and Essie Mae Mullins-Estep (1926-2019)."Brother of Imogene Estep-Muncy, Emerlean Estep-Daniel, Brenda Estep-Christian, Bonnie Estep-Shirley & Patrick Estep."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Married License #73- 041634; Ancestry.com Website.
Verlie James Estep; age 20; born 2 May 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 403, Iaeger, WV; son of Lundy James and Essie (Mullins) Estep; married on
19 Sep 1973 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 16; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athlene Rosa (Martin) Baker.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-012276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Lee Bowles, Jr; age 27; born 2 Feb 1952 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 202, Iaeger, WV; son of Robert Lee and Kathleen (Bolden) Bowles; married on 2 Apr
1979 in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 21; born 21 dec 1957 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 321, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marcus and Athline
(Martin) Baker.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anna Marie Bowles, 62, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020."Anna was born in Welch, WV, December 21, 1957 a daughter of the late Marcus and Atheliene Martin Baker. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and was a former member of the Iaeger Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Anna was an avid reader; especially enjoying books by Stephen King.
"In addition to her parents, Marcus and Atheliene Baker, Anna was preceded in death by a special friend, Debbie Hurley.
"Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bobby” Bowles Jr. of the home; one son, Robby Bowles also of the home; one daughter, Shannon Stone of Iaeger, WV; one granddaughter, Briana Compton and companion Bobby Horn of Bradshaw, WV; one grandson, Blake Butler of Iaeger, WV; one great granddaughter, Phoenix Horn of Bradshaw, WV; special friend, whom she thought of as a daughter, Crystal Sherl and husband Melvin of Beaver, WV; best friend, Debbie Key of Iaeger, WV; and her fur baby, Gracie Lou.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kevin Stanley officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Sunday, August 9, 2020 from 12 noon until the time of services.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. There can be no more than 25 people in the gathering. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
James Henry Cooley; age 20; born in Newhall, WV; single; living at Bassett, VA; married on 23 Oct
1961 at Marytown, WV; Shelvie Jean Blankenship; age 16; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living at
Hensley, WV; with consent of Henry Clary Cooley, father of James Henry Cooley, whereabouts of
mother unknown; and Julius Blankenship, father of Shelvie Jean Blankenship, mother deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
James Henry Cooley; age 20; born in Newhall, WV; single; living at Bassett, VA; married on 23 Oct
1961 at Marytown, WV; Shelvie Jean Blankenship; age 16; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living at
Hensley, WV; with consent of Henry Clary Cooley, father of James Henry Cooley, whereabouts of
mother unknown; and Julius Blankenship, father of Shelvie Jean Blankenship, mother deceased.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shelby J Cox [Shelby Cooley] [Shelvie J Cooley]
Birth Date: Dec 1944
Residence Date: 2004-2020
Address: Po Box 154
Residence: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24828
Second Residence Date: 1994-2000
Second Address: Po Box 444
Second Residence: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24881
Third Address: 186 School House Rd
Third Residence: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24828
Fourth Address: Po Box 154
Fourth Residence: Twin Branch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24828"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shelby Jean Cox, 78 years of age, passed away at her residence in Davy, West Virginia the morning of Monday, April 3, 2023, with loving members of her family by her side."Born December 11, 1944, in Big Sandy, West Virginia, Shelby was the daughter of the late Julius and Mandy Mullins Blankenship. Shelby was a twice widowed homemaker who greatly loved and enjoyed the precious moments spent with her children and grandbabies. Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, as well as son, James Henry Cooley, Jr.; first husband, James Henry Cooley, Sr.; second husband, Wilburn Ray Cox, Sr.; three brothers: Herman, Earl, and Reverend Douglas Blankenship; along with her late sister, Helen Kennedy.
"Surviving family members include two daughters: Delana Cooley of Twin Branch, West Virginia and Carmella Bennett and husband, Anthony of Princeton, West Virginia; two granddaughters: Jamie Cooley Carraway of Twin Branch and Lex Cantrell of Matoaka, West Virginia; two grandsons: Randall Frasher of Twin Branch and Jeramy Bennett of Princeton; brother, Bob Blankenship of Canton, Ohio; sister, Carol Lester of Catawba, North Carolina, as well as several stepbrothers, stepsisters, nieces, and nephews.
"Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia, with Reverend Merve White officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Hensley, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Shelby’s family and friends.
"The family wishes to extend special thanks to the wonderful staff of Amedisys Hospice of Bluefield for their compassionate efforts and assistance.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 78A;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Charles Rose; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Charles G. Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Rose; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Glen and
Bettie; married on 20 Dec 1930 at brides home in Caretta, WV; Hattie Click; age 22; born in Knott Co,
KY; single; daughter of Harve and Rosanna.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Harve and Roseanna Click Family"; article; Page 120; submitted by Mary Ann
Prater Justice; PO Box 458, War, WV 24892.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Rose; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Glen and
Bettie; married on 20 Dec 1930 at brides home in Caretta, WV; Hattie Click; age 22; born in Knott Co,
KY; single; daughter of Harve and Rosanna.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hattie Janeclick Rose
[Hattie Rose]
[Hattie Janeclick Click]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1915
Birth Place: Caretta Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Aug 2005
Father: Harve Click
Mother: Rosana Hicks
SSN: 234640781
Notes: Sep 1957: Name listed as HATTIE JANECLICK ROSE;
23 Aug 2005: Name listed as HATTIE ROSE"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Urilee (sp?) Waddell; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Waddell.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.